Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] MARQUETTE - The case of a White Pine man arrested on drug charges in Wakefield is now in the federal court system, with an April jury trial scheduled in the case Wednesday. A federal grand jury indicted Jesse James Monville, 45, on six charges - two counts of distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine, on two counts of distribution of cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of meth, and one count of...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - The celebration of 2020 as Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birthday continues with an all-Beethoven performance on Sunday at the Historic Ironwood Theatre. Five members of the Garland City Chamber Players will perform on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. in the second-floor mezzanine. The music shows a different side of Beethoven from his more commonly known symphonies. "It's a survey of how most of Beethoven's music sounds," said Andrew McInnes, the...
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is warning anglers that warming temperatures may require anglers to remove their ice shanties earlier than the mandated deadlines. Those going on the ice as temperatures rise or fluctuate should use caution, DNR officials warn, as repeated thawing and refreezings can weaken the integrity of the ice and make it unable to support the weight of people, snowmobiles, off-road vehicles or shanties. “Regardless of the required date, ice shanties must be removed before the ice becomes too weak to...
Thursday, Feb. 20 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EST; White Pine Township Hall, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EST; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:45 a.m. EST; Mass City Resource Center, 1:15-1:45 p.m. EST. Pickleball, 9:30 a.m.-noon, All Saints Academy, Ironwood, use south entrance. Ready Readers Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Bessemer Library. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet...
MATCHWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Jim Giackino, also known as Bubba, the Whiz, Castile Cat, the Ups Man, the Macaroni Pony, Junxie, Big-G-Little-o-goes-with-Giackino and many other nicknames, went to Heaven early Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, 2020, at home, after a brief illness. His loving wife, Michelle, was with him. Born on St. Patrick's Day (which he reminded us frequently) in 1947, James Patrick Giackino began his life with his father, Alpha, his mother, Beda (Turula) and older sister, Phyllis. T...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elerine Florence (Chartier) Bruneau, 89, a lifelong resident of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on Feb. 18, 2020, in Ironwood, She was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Ironwood, daughter of Benjamin and Elerine (Landry) Chartier. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. One short year later after being chased by the love of her life, she married Robert Bruneau Sr. on July 9, 1949, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley by the Rev. Lewandowski. Robert preceded her in death on...
WATERFORD, Mich. - Lee W. Maccani, 85, of Commerce Township, passed away on Feb. 2, 2020. He was the loving husband of Mary (Pellow) and the late June Lind; the dear father of Carrie (James) Davis, Michael (Phoebe) Maccani; stepfather of Michael (Mary) Hassett, Bill (Kathy) Hassett, Marjorie (Jonny) Lemback, Joseph (Chrys) Hassett and Catherine Hassett; brother of James (Maccani) and Judith Martin. He was also cherished by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. Maccani was retired...
